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Tender Crockpot Corned Beef Brisket with Brown Sugar Glaze

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A simple, forgiving crockpot recipe for tender corned beef brisket with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket, trimmed (with spice packet included)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (preferably dark brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3–4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
  • 4 medium potatoes, quartered (optional)
  • 4 cups water (or enough to cover brisket halfway)
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spices (if not included with brisket; mustard seeds, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)
  2. Place sliced onion, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot. (5 minutes)
  3. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side up. Pour pickling spices evenly over the meat. (2 minutes)
  4. Add enough cold water to cover the brisket halfway, about 4 cups. (1 minute)
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until brisket is fork-tender. (8 hours)
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth. (5 minutes)
  7. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, carefully remove brisket from crockpot and place on a lined baking sheet or roasting pan. Brush glaze all over top and sides. (5 minutes)
  8. Set oven broiler to high and broil glazed brisket for 5-7 minutes until glaze is bubbly and caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning. (7 minutes)
  9. Let brisket rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. (10 minutes)
  10. Serve slices with cooked vegetables and spoon any remaining glaze over the top. (2 minutes)

Notes

Rinse brisket to reduce saltiness. Layer vegetables under meat to prevent sticking and add flavor. Cook low and slow for tender texture. Watch broiler carefully to avoid burning glaze. Rest meat before slicing to keep juicy. For gluten-free, verify mustard and vinegar labels. For low sugar, reduce brown sugar or substitute with coconut sugar. If no crockpot, use Dutch oven at 275°F for 4-5 hours.

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Keywords: corned beef, crockpot, slow cooker, brown sugar glaze, St. Patrick's Day, comfort food, easy recipe, brisket

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